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patient intake Q3

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Which of the following is considered a normal blood pressure for a healthy adult? 110/65 to 130/80
Which of the following is a temperature of 98.6ºF converted to Celsius? 37ºC
Which of the following is an accurate statement about a stethoscope? The bell is best at amplifying low-pitched sounds, such as vascular and heart sounds.
Which of the following is the most accurate measurement of body temperature? rectal temperature
A patient just had a drink of cold water and you are getting ready to perform the vital signs and measurements. Which would be the best order? BP, P, R, Ht., Wt., T
A patient with a pulse rate of 45 beats per minute is said to have __________. bradycardia
Which of the following is a characteristic of electronic sphygmomanometers? Some types also measure pulse and oxygen saturation.
What is the medical term for deep snoring or rattling sounds that are associated with asthma? Rhonchi
Which of the following is a special consideration when taking blood pressure in adults? Wait 15 minutes before taking the blood pressure of a patient who has just exercised.
Pulse is measured as the number of times the heart beats in __________. 1 minute
Which of the following is important in the palpatory method of obtaining blood pressure? Note the level of pressure at which the pulse disappears.
Which of the following is correct in the procedure for taking an auscultated blood pressure? Inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the level determined by palpation.
Which of the following pulse points is located in the groove on the thumb side of the inner wrist? radialCorrect
When taking an infant’s pulse, if the brachial artery cannot be felt, which pulse site would be checked? over the apex of the heart
Which of the following means the absence of breathing? apnea
The normal adult range for respirations per minute is __________. 12–20
What is the definition of tachypnea? rapid breathing
Which of the following is important when using a tympanic thermometer? Attach a disposable sheath and place the thermometer snugly in the ear.
The first tapping sound heard when taking a blood pressure is the __________. systolic pressure
The normal adult oral temperature is __________. 97ºF–99ºF
The medical term hyperpnea is __________. rapid and deep breathing
Which of the following is important when taking a rectal temperature? Hold the thermometer in place while taking the temperature.
The last tapping sound heard when taking the blood pressure is the __________. diastolic pressure
Which of the following is not an internal factor that affects the blood pressure? stress
The pulse point that is located in the bend of the elbow is called the __________ pulse. brachial
Which of the following is the normal range for an adult heart rate per minute? 60–100
Which of the following is important when putting on a blood pressure cuff? Position the cuff so the lower edge of the cuff is 1 inch above the antecubital space.
Which of the following is a true statement concerning mercury sphygmomanometers? They are no longer being manufactured.
Respiration is the number of times a patient breathes in __________ seconds. 60
What is the medical term for difficult or painful breathing? dyspnea
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